Lymington to Beaulieu

Cross Lymington River and head inland, with occasional glimpses of the Solent through the trees. Continue into the New Forest to Sowley Pond.

Then along the lanes and curl inland to Buckler's Hard village on the Beaulieu River. There is a fragment of an 18th century village remaining here, and a Maritime Museum that tells the story of shipbuilding at Buckler's Hard.

Follow the route inland up the east bank of the river to arrive at the Montagu Arms pub in Beaulieu.